2006 Toyota Land Cruiser: common problems

Owners of the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 9

What fails most often

1 Service brakes 44% of all complaints
2 Powertrain 22% of all complaints
3 Vehicle speed control 22% of all complaints
4 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
5 Steering 11% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Service brakes: 4 complaints (44% of all).
Powertrain: 2 complaints (22% of all).
Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (22% of all).
Electrical system: 1 complaints (11% of all).
Steering: 1 complaints (11% of all).

Engines and transmissions

US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.

4.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl
automatic, 5-speed

Drive: AWD

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 9 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

brake failure2 · 22%
headlights and tail lights1 · 11%
infotainment or screen glitches1 · 11%
vibration1 · 11%
warning lights, check engine1 · 11%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Service brakes	4	0	0
Powertrain	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	0	0
Electrical system	1	0	0
Steering	1	0	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

Brake line, part number 47326-60340 burst without warning when driving. The particular brake line part is above frame rail near firewall. The particular brake line part goes from brake master cylinder to brake fluid fitting on the vehice frame. It is buried under hood, not easy to inspect.
Service brakes · 2018-09-27 · NHTSA complaint #11132039
While driving downhill at approximately 35 mph, the abs, check engine, and brake indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the brakes failed when applied. The contact immediately pulled the emergency brake and was able to stop the vehicle.
Service brakes · 2016-12-02 · NHTSA complaint #10929684
Brakes failed completely. Diagnosis was abs pump and corresponding computer.
Service brakes · 2015-05-12 · NHTSA complaint #10716028
We came home late at wednesday night sept, 07 2011 around 9:00 pm, saw the tail lights and front amber lights of the 2006 land cruiser park at the driveway was on. I went into the house to get the key to unlock the door and locked it back.
Vehicle speed control · 2011-09-10 · NHTSA complaint #10424572
Tl contact owns a 2006 toyota land cruiser. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph when the accelerator pedal was depressed and there was friction. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician lubricated the accelerator pedal and stated that the accelerator pedal may need to be replaced.
Vehicle speed control · 2010-07-09 · NHTSA complaint #10342161
Dear sir; concerning the toyota-recall-problems, there were/are many cases even in japan, although the japanese ministry of transport did not announce on it for a long time.
Powertrain · 2010-03-06 · NHTSA complaint #10317384
Tl contact owns a 2006 toyota land cruiser. Whenever the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel to the left, the steering would bind and stop turning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the stop screw needed to be replaced. The failure is still occurring.
Steering · 2009-07-15 · NHTSA complaint #10276854
From the first day it has had a very unpleasant driveline/tire shake at highway speeds. The dealer has re-balance the tires several times with no improvement. The shaking has broken some trim loose that has been replaced and caused damage to the navigation screen also now replaced.
Powertrain · 2007-04-04 · NHTSA complaint #10187061

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20071
20091
20102
20111
20151
20161
20182

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 11,366 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Land Cruiser has 7 complaints (43 years in the data). This year has 9, above average.

What to check before buying

Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, powertrain, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (22%), headlights and tail lights (11%), infotainment or screen glitches (11%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2006 models

Read also

Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.